Science Communication on COVID-19 and People Who Inject Drugs

Department: Prevention Science Department
FTE: 0.49
Terms: Summer 
Academic Year: 2023

Duties:

The Science Communication GE will contribute to scholarly and community-facing products for a federally funded grant through the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics for Underserved Populations initiative. From 2021-2023, we have facilitated a COVID-19 testing program in partnership with HIV Alliance for syringe exchange participants. We have collected quantitative data from approximately 1,000 participants (depending on the study component) as well as qualitative data. This position requires dedication to leading and contributing to scholarly products for publication in academic journals and community-facing products. 

  • Complete literature reviews on topics related to COVID-19, motivational interviewing, injection drug use, houselessness, and chronic disease
  • Identify research questions and work with study analyst to identify key variables
  • Interpret findings based on existing literature
  • Identify suitable journals for publication and follow journal style guidelines
  • Create community-facing reports based on study findings
  • Submit final products for publication  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience publishing journal articles as first author
  • High attention to detail
  • Research or practice experience related to COVID-19, motivational interviewing, injection drug use, houselessness, and/or chronic disease
  • Lived experience with substance use disorder
  • Applicants from underrepresented populations, as defined by NIH, are strongly encouraged to apply: https://diversity.nih.gov/about-us/population-underrepresented

Application Procedure:

Please provide a statement about your interest in the position, a CV, and a writing sample to Dr. Camille Cioffi at ccioffi@uoregon.edu

Application Email:
ccioffi@uoregon.edu

Deadline Date: Fri, 05/05/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Open Until Filled, Review Begins On: Tues, 05/09/2023

Contact Person:
Camille Cioffi, PhD, ccioffi@uoregon.edu